Category: Gente y Cultura

Battle of the Art Nights: McAllen vs Harlingen

June 10, 2024

In this installment of "Se Tenía Que Decir," we dive into a spirited debate, McAllen Art Walk vs Harlingen Art…

Quién Es Tu Gente:  Las Ceramic Artists del Valle

May 21, 2024

Meet the visionary artists behind Cactus Valley Art and Supply Company and Annebrije Pottery Studio, who are breaking barriers and…

Op-Ed: Celebrating Storytellers of the Rio Grande Valley

May 10, 2024

In a world where major news outlets paint the Rio Grande Valley in a negative light, local storytellers are collectively…

Overcast Recordings: An Inspirational Tale for RGV Musicians

April 26, 2024

From his roots in Brownsville, Krebs pursued his passion for music production, founding Overcast Recordings in Austin, TX. Krebs has…

Empowering Communities: Art & Activism in the RGV

April 11, 2024

Art is a powerful medium and can be used to aid activist movements, especially here in the RGV. Learn how…

Conversation with Author José Alaniz: How His Work Challenges Narratives that Stereotype the RGV

March 27, 2024

In “Puro Pinche True Fictions,” author José Alaniz challenges RGV stereotypes, reflecting on his upbringing as a second-generation Mexican-American. Alaniz…

Being Loud and Queer

March 22, 2024

Volume Cinco of Trucha’s queer advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions exploring gender exploration, coming out to family, and…

Crafting Community: How a Studio in Mission is Promoting Art Accessibility in the RGV

March 21, 2024

Texas ranks among the lowest states with art funding nationwide. This deficiency of accessible art spaces in the RGV is…

Consejitos Con Santana: Enamorados: Lover Girls, Gays, and Theys

February 28, 2024

Volume Cuatro of Trucha’s queer advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about falling in…

Unidad y Alegria; cdcb’s New Mural Celebrates Brownsville

February 8, 2024

cdcb’s newest mural celebrates the essence of life in Brownsville,TX! Created by artist Cecilia Sierra and other local artists, the…

Ghetto Superstar: Persevering Through Adversity

February 6, 2024

956 Artivists is a new series that explores the relationship between art and activism in the Rio Grande Valley. The…

Consejitos Con Santana – Volume Tres:  Here & Queer at Communication Station

January 19, 2024

Volume Tres of Trucha’s queer advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about communicating needs…

Movimiento Fellowship: Towards an Aligned Mind

January 16, 2024

“Aligned Mind” showcases art by Cielo Zuniga, Ruby Delgado, and Savannah Muñoz as part of Trucha's Movimiento Screen Printing Fellowship.…

The Top 6 Valley Viral Moments of 2023

January 3, 2024

2023 was the year of legal twists, vibrant community spirit, and a medley of noteworthy events in the Valley. From…

Consejitos Con Santana – Volume Dos:  Queerly Confused and Gayly Wondering

December 8, 2023

Volume Dos of Trucha’s first-ever advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, answers questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about relationship troubles…

Expensive Notes: Economic Inflation in the RGV Music Scene

November 8, 2023

Gag Booking and Blow Up Dollz share the financial struggles and expenses that musicians in the RGV music scene face…

Empowering RGV’s LGBTQIA+ Community with New Advice Column

November 7, 2023

Trucha’s first-ever advice column, Consejitos Con Santana, will focus on answering questions from queer and gender-nonconforming people about gender, relationships,…

Ojo! Miraaa Media Fest Showcases Experimental Border Creativity

November 7, 2023

Experience border narratives from the RGV, Laredo, and beyond at Miraaa Media Fest in 2024! Uncover how Miraaa is on…

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